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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
Canada.

-SmithYille.-A series of
special meetings lately held in the Uni
versalist church at Smithville eommenc-
ing Feb. %. Rev. L. B. Fisher, of Roch-
ester, was expected TO be present. The
meetings continued through the week.
The P. o. mission at Nilestown is a
grand success. Eleven families are al
ready receiving papers regularly from
parties in the East, besides large guam
tity of papers, books and pamphlets which
Br. Barrows distributes. Friends Of mis-
sions in the United States, We trust,
will keep him we'll supplied. There are
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

1t seems to me that there is too much de-
pendence and too much of the burden and
responsibility of carrying on and conducting
the churches generally put upon the pastor,
and that the members think that all their
duty consists in is the preparing house and
in raising the necessary means to pay his
salary. But this, to my way of thinking, is a
grand mistake; and the church or churches
conducted on this basis of action will not
make much progress in true spirituality. All
should have a work and duty as well as
place and name in the church, and, to be
spiritually alive, should faithfully perform
that duty and work. I'D.
Wharton, o.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

A very neat and appropriately designed
marriage certificate, originally prepared
by Rev. DR.. Gunnison, and now issued by
his son. is for sale at the Western Branch.
The price is 10 cents. On orders of one
dozen or more, at the rate of $1.00 per
dozen, postage paid in both cases.
Ministers will be pleased with this GER
tifcate. 1t is just the thing and "handy
to have in the house." Orders promptly
supplied.
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several other points which we would like
to develop in the same way. Is there no
isolated brother or sister who is weary
of being alone in the reception of the
truths of our great faith that will volun-
teer to do as Br. Barrows is doing? They
would very soon have company. A live
coal will kindle all that comes in contact
with it. The fault is not in our faith
not because men will not accept it-but
in ourselves that we are alone. Who
comes next? w.s.G.
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uNryEnsAI1srs ANp CHARACTER.

In a recent issue of The UNIvERsALIsT we
find the following from the pen of CORES
pondent: "In the vicinity of this village
there are quite good many Universalists of
character and means" 1t was not stated how
many Universalists in said vicinity there were
wanting in character and means. No matter.
The point is, we object to the use of the phrase,
" Universalists of character" If they are
Universalists, they are men and women of
character. If not men and women of char
acter, they are not Universalists. There would
be nothing Objectionable in the mere positive
statement, " Universalists of character" since
that would be true, if in that statement the
opposite were not implied. But that does
not follow. Show, then, either the use or
utility of the phrase, Universalists of char
acter." The fact is, by such looseness of
statement we shall, by. and by, apparently,
make good our accusers' statement; viz,
" Your teachings foster immortality"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
THE CHURCH HARMONIEs.

The Peabody (Mass.) parish has just
adopted the new edition of this popular
Book which is used with general satisfac-
ton in hundreds OF our parishes. The
new edition includes Scripture Selections
for Responsive Service. The Western
Branch of the Publishing House will fur
nish any information needed in relation
to price and other particulars.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

OHIO.-Rev. C. s. Vincent, of Spring
field gave very instructive, inspiring
and popular sermon on Faces" Sunday
morning, Feb. 6. The following extracts
will be of interest: ''Outward forms re-
veal inward characteristics. Every bust
ness man hangs out his sign to the pub
lie gaze to attract to him those who want
his line of goods. So every human face
is the sign-board of character. Every
face tells in living characters what bust
ness is carried on in that human house.
How often we say of one we meet, I do
not like his face The face may be beauti-
fol, the features admirable, but there are
lines of character in that face that give the
person away. We get the glimpse of an ugly
soul within
"Solomon we'll observes that the wicked
man hardeneth his face.' Look at the faces
in a rogue's gallery, and you at once see that
hard characters make hard faces.
4" As mischevous children we used to make
faces at each other. And we have been max
ing faces ever since, only we have been max
ing faces more slowly and permanently since
those playful hours. Indeed making faces is
the great business of life. But how can I
make my face different? have inherited my
features, some one will say. Yes; You in
herit certain family traits of character, and
the corresponding form of facial expression.
That was your capital to begin with in max
ing your face; but all that makes your face
your own, all your individualism of counte-
nance, you have made as you made your
character. A truly beautiful face is made so
by moral beauty which finds good facial ex-
preston. Had we the portrait of Jesus
Christ we should have face without par
allel, face perfect in moral beauty and
| spiritual grandeur.
"There are faces of fear in abundance in
the world. We have spiritual or ethereal
faces within these physical features that cor
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

"Our Common Christianity" Wednesday,
J. q. Swan, Esq, and other laymen, on
Universaliem; Thursday, Rev. j. Cole
man Adams, on "The Inevitable Con-
flict;" Friday evening, Rev. A. FL. Laing,
of Joliet, on Universalism the Vanguard
of Human Progress" Friends from the
city churches are invited to come and
lend enthusiasm to these meetings.
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AN EARLY MICHIGAN LABoRER.

1t was great pleasure to see favorable
mention of our venerable Brs. Mason and
Woodin at our last Michigan Convention;
but it was like "a thorn in the flesh" to
know that Twas unable to be in those con-
vocations. / represented our State in the
General Convention in Akron, in 1913, and
when it was certain l could not be there at
the last meeting, it was hard to endure. l
had fondly hoped to take the hands of as
many of those 1 saw then as have not yet
"crossed the river" was also forced to
remain at home at the time of our Conven-
ton at Saginaw. 1 was present at the organ
ization of our Convention, in jackson county,
and was the temporary chairman, and served
as secretary good many years. have en-
joyed much in those meetings; and when the
day for them to convene arrives, and impos-
sibilities intervene,
Like an eagle Gagged pine"
to be one of those who are blessed with the
happiness of place in the assembly, and
work for the prosperity of our thrice glorious
cause.
all the encomiums that can be bestowed upon
them; but as it falls to my lot to elbow my
own horn," 1 might say l have lived sew
eral years longer than either of them, and
probably have preached and written for the
order as much as both of them. If the hills
and valleys of western New York could
speak they could tell of my peregrinations
on foot, on horseback, alone, or in company
with such men as Jason Lewis, Linus Lane,
Calvin Morton, I. @. Eaton, S. A. Skeele,
Judah Babcoek and ]. S. Flagler, all of whom
have passed away. All over the southern
frontiers OF counties in Michigan during the
last half century, as well as more or less in
the more northern counties, my voice has
been lifted up in defence of the truth as it is
in Jesus. In northern Ohio and Indiana 1
! have left my testimony to the truth of our
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
PARAGRAPHS FROM READERS.
AN OPEN CONGRESS.
ADvENTISTS.

Adventists say land sure they know,
And what they say of course is SOY
The world will end one day this spring
About the time the bluebirds sing
Their first sweet carols in the glen,
To bless the haunts of Northern men.
And yet our Editor has said
He still shall print what should be read;
And if he does we still shall read.
Therefore, Adventiets, please take heed,
Nor censure us if we shall guess
That then should end your foolishness.
Lewiston, Idaho. L.F.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

THE EASTER CONCERT PIECE. The
Publishing House offer an excellent ex-
ercise for Easter this year. The author
is Miss Kate l.. Brown, whose work in
this department heretofore has been very
popular. An attractive part will be the
music prepared by Mr.. Arthur w. Thayer.
See advertisement for further particulars.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
GOOD WILL SONGS"

This music book of Stanford Mitchell
is well adapted to the wants of the Confer
ence Meeting, and may be used to advan-
tage in our smaller congregations having
occasional services. Price so cents, single
copy. $500 per dozen. Address Western
Branch.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

The prospects of the Convention, and
the financial support on which they rest,
were never brighter than this year. 1t
only remains for the parishes and indi-
viduals to do their best, and do it
promptly, to make the record for the pre-
sent year the best in the history of the
Convention.
For the Executive COMMITTEES:
EVERETT L. CoNGEE.
FLORENCE e. KoLLoCK.
JOHN COLEMAN ADAMS.
Send all remittances and communica-
tons to Edward A. Dicker, 116 LaSalle
Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
HoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

DR.. D. Sehaub, Muncie, Ind, says: 81
have used it in cases of bilious disease, and
the results we're all that could be desired. 10
is valuable"
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the first Universalist sermon now are good
churches and prosperity. Dublin, Ind, and
Greenup, ILL.,, are among them.
j. FL. SANFoBD.
Berlin, Mich.
NATURE AND THE ETERNAL, ONCE MORE.
As appears from the reply by " X. Y. H." to
my Reply" in The UNTvERsALIsT of Feb. IL,
it is agreed then, that creation is not from
nothing; but my beloved opponentstill denies
that it is from previously existing mate
RIAL" Then, pray, from what is it? He says
it is "by an act of power" But from what is
it produced by an act of power? By an act
of power, but not from previously existing
material, nor from Gods own eternal sub
stance, is by an act of power from nothing;
and so "X. Y. H." virtually re-affirms the
nonsense of the prevailing theology. But
my dear friend says, "creation is Gods
thought" Well said! And thought is the
natural proceeding of mind. Gods thought
is the natural and eternal proceeding of the
eternal mind. Therefore, creation is both nat
ural and eternal. We cannot conceive of the
eternal Mind as beginning either to think or
to create; for to think is to create, not from
nothing, but from divine substantially, how
ever apprehended. Therefore, God has al
ways naturally had, and always will have, a
universe; or rather, should say, he eternally
has universe as the natural expression of
his I" eternal thought" though in that uni
verse, as an eternal whole, worlds and sys-
TENS come and go perpetually. The author
ity of the Bible is not involved in this dis
cussion; for &C. the beginning" in Genesis,
plainly implies only the beginning of our
present system, and not the beginning of all
objective existence. JIM.
Pldinfeld, IL.
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THE ELLIS MEMORIAL
BEING SPEAKETH"
Faith andRighteOusneSS
A Memorial of Sumner Ellis D. D.

of
Cambridge selection of thirteen
of the book Memorial
beautifully printed
Cambridge contains admirable
of Mechanically
Publishing
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
ILLINOIS UNIvERsAL1sT CONVENTION

Brethren and Sisters: The Executive
Committee begs your earnest attention
to the statement OF it's financial necessi-
ties, and the sources to which it must
look to meet them.
We shall need for the years work the
following sums:
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TOO MANY BURDENS ON PASTORS.

+Reference to an item in THE UNIvERsALIsT
of last year.
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For State Superintendent. ISL 600
For the Springfield Church. ...... 300
For Church Extension. ........... l 600
To secure this amount the Convention
hopes for contributions as follows:
From Parishes. ...............$ 50 600
From Individuals .......... 375
From Young Peoples Missionary
Ass'ns. ................. 400
From Special Subscriptions made
at the State Convention III Sep
TENDER 500
From Interest ... 225
So 500
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK

AND EXCHANGES "THE UNIvERsALIsT"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-07

In the Police Court yesterday, fom
iramps were ordered to leave town In
twenty-four hours
Robert Pagram loolOrod) was charged
with carrying concealed weapons The
ofiense was not proved and Pagram was
discharged.
The case Of Charles BIaAton, Thomas
Palmer, and Albert Scott, the Negro
youths WHO broke in the store Of Jordan
Randolph in the night time and stole
one box of cigars Of the value of Sl2J
was called The store is ON Virginia
street nesr the Danville depot, No. 1921
All three Of the boys were clearly proven
guilty, and were sent on 10 The granc
Jury Of the Hastings Court.
George W. Jones lcOlored), was fined
s. and costs for assaulting and beating
William Collins in the street.
Spolt +. Pace was fined so and costs
for striking Amos f. Mccormick lcol-
eredl, with an iron weight
Frank BOyant, the boy who Wa
charged with f0rcibly stealing from the
person Of William Satterwhile, another
boy, was tried and the case dismissed.
Esau Boyd, the negro man who was
arrested on the charge Of being the burg
lar who entered The skylight Of Mr.
William DaifrOn's furniture store with
intent to seal, was tried. The evidence
was not sufficient for conviction and
Bovd was discharged.
Thomas Diggs jcolOrcOl was arrested
on complaint Of his wife, Laura Diggs
charging him with cursing, abusing, and
Threatening TO kill her, and that she
feared bodily harm from him. Digg.
went to jail in default Of surety in the
sum of 5000 for twelve months.
Richard Johnson lcOlored) charged will
being drunk and disorderly, case coniinu
ed until Thursday.
William Rufus (coloredl was charged
with cutting Alonza Thomas with q
knife with intent to main, distigure and
Kill, was called and continued until Sat
urday
Rosa Richardson and Jennie Snead
lboth colored), were each fined s. and
costs for using indecent language in the
street.
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LOCAL NOTES.

twenty-five deeds have been recorded
at Henrico County Courthouse so far
this month
The Central Beneficial and Social
Society will have a general reunion and
social gathering.
Mr.. John w Atkinson, Jr, returned 20
the city yesterday after pleasant sojourn
in Petersburg.
Samuel Mitchell was received at the
Pententiary yesterday. He was senten-
ced to three years for attempted rape.
All unclaimed articles and con6scaled
weapons in the hands OF the sergeant of
the Police Court, will be sold by him at
public Auction in the courtroom to-
morrow, Thursday, December sth, after
the adjournment of the court.
The Central Beneficial and Social So
cieiy will have a general reunion and
social gathering at Monticello Hall on
Broad street between Sixth and Seventh,
20 morrow evening At 8 o'clock. II will,
no doubt, be a delightful occasion.
The alarm Of fire yesterday afternoon
at 8 O'Clock from Box :, was caused by
boys who built fire in the lumber yard
on the corner Of Main and Twentieth
streets, which fire set ablaze the lumber.
The flames were pat out without much
damage
Thieves recently entered the residence
Of Mr.. b A. Lacy, 3l4 North Henry street,
and stole the following articles A double
case gold watch, made by John Lindsey
Of Liverpool, England, a gold chain,
ring, and opera glasses. The case Is in
the hand of the police
The Old Dominion Club will meet to-
night at their hall, Main and Seventeenth
street. where members can call and get
tickets 70 the banquet, which will be
given on "Wednesday night, December
l4th, at Old Market Han No one will
be admitted without ticket
James ii. johnson of this city has been
elected President of The Virginia Female
and Collegiate Institute (cOloredl OF Pc
tersburg, rice John NJ LangstOn, remOv-
ed for melting a riot among the pupils.
/ He enters on his duties on the LIT Of
January. Frank Trigg Of Lynch5urg
was elected Secretary, and j. j.. Tuller
of Norfolk, a member OF the Executive
| Committee.
There has been an association formed in
Henrico county for the purpose Of COM
pelling the Turnpike Companies 10 put
in good repair, aud keep so, the various
roads controlled by the companies, OF That
they shall no longer require toll ON
all the trees and other places in The
county along these roads, printed pla,
cards have been posted, calling on all
parties using the roads 10 join this asso
citation, which intend retaining two irst
class lawyers TO prosecute their interests
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THE CHARITY BALL.

A Grand Bal Poudre on the 18th instant
The annual charity ball will take place
on Monday. December l2th, at the new
Belyidere Hall, corner of Main and Bel
yidere streets, which Mr.. Sylvanus Stokes
has kindly given il for that occasion. a
grand bal p5udre will be given, and a bot
tie of wine will be broken in orof the
christening of the ball.
The following are the managers Mrs.
Fitzhugh Lee, Mrs. Charles Stuart, Mrs.
John Dunlop, Mrs. Philip Haxall, Mrs.
William l.. Royal, Mrs. James& Branch,
Mrs. b. r. Nash Mrs. +. NJ. Moseley
Mrs. Alex. Cameron, Mrs Grey Skipwilh,
Mrs. X. G. Cabell, Jr Mrs James Tyler,
Mrs. Lewis w Webb, Mrs. George A.
Lathrop. Mrs. William Allen, Mrs. I. NJ.
Logan, Mrs. Seymour Csdot, Mrs. Caskie
Cabell. Mrs. &. =. Stokes, Mrs NJ. +.
Pleasants. Mrs. Frank Patrick, Mrs. l. ii.
White. Mrs. O. A Crenshaw, Mrs. Parker
Conrad, Mrs w l.. Ransom, Mrs. George
B. McAdams.
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THE EVENING BEFORE.
,rr0cRATIc LEGISLATIVE cAO'
grsFS HELD last MOTT

.,i,n of Omcers Necessary for Organi-
alan Mr.. Il. n. Cardwell Nominated
sneaker Of the House Other seIec-
,lou. Made
r.e Democratic members of the two
.',0he. of the Legislature met In eau
~. .h.i night ia their respective halls
SENATE.
rI. body unanimously renOminated
tlrL Hurt. senator from Piltsylyania,
..ore..icnt pr0 tam.
f.r Sergeant-at-Arms J. 4. Weaver
.lg1e. the former incumbent, and ex-
,.nafcr T. j. Christian, OF Mathews,
.are nominated. Weaver received 20
'.,,. Christian .. Weayer's election
as, msle unanimous
F.r Doorkeeper ". ID. Haynes OF
e,.lr.ckshurg J 7. Alexander, of
u..slenhure T. NJ Martin of Glou-
-..,,r W. T. Wallace, of AlbemMle ;
Dr Dorsett. of Richmond, and Robert
o.H of Buckingham, were placed IN
,.ninaiion. The first ballotgaye neither
.tndIdate more than four votes. The
sixth and lnsl ballot elected Haynes, he
.era,ing l2to Alcxanders H.
pr j. ID. Pendleton of Orange, the
former Clerk of The Senate was re-eleci-
al by acclamatiOn.
SENATE COMMITTEES.
sThe Senate was very la'e in session,
eeI after long discussion ON the subject
N be appointment Of committees, de
.fei That they be appointed rs hereto
.re b, ihc SENATE itself, and not by the
President Tie following gentlemen
srrr appointed committee TO report
rominafiOns of committees 10 "a future
conference Senators Hurt, Barnes, Ely
.on staples, and Jones
THE HOUSE CAUCUS.
Ilr House caucus was quite animated
.r-peakcr Mr. Hay of Madison nOmi-
hated Mr. r. II Cardwell Of Hanover
NrI 10 II fiegalt of Boletourt nom
m,l Mr Henry K. Pollard
Mar j.. Hubert of Portsmouth nom
mated Mr. l.. ID. StarEe of Norfolk
The vote resulted Cardwell. 30 Pol
Mni lb Siarke. e.
a,o Mr. Caldwell was declared elected
Speaker.
John Ben Bigger was unanimously
elected Clerk of The House OF Delegates
For Scrgeant-at-Arms, j. +. Martin ol
Craig aud Mr Caball of Appomattox
xere placed in nomination. Mr. Cabsl
withdrew. and Mr. j. L. Martin wa.
elected by acc 'amation.
Arthur A Sullivan, who for time i'm
immortal. excepting during the Malone
ae has been d00rkeeper of the House
gas unanimously elected.
For second doorkceper /. 7 kindricl
iAppomaltox, ID. NJ. Burgess OF Flu
wanna and U. b Cotirell )lhe old incum
tenl were nominated The vote stood
K.ndnck. oS. Burgess, 2G, Cottrell, 9.
The nomination of kindrick was made
unanimous. This concluded the list o
OM,ers. and the caucus adjourned
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A CoIored league.

Sr. PAUL, December 6.-Fifty colored
men from various parts Of the state met
last night and organized the Minnesota
Protective Industrial League for the ad-
vancement Of the interests Of the race IN
this State. A permanent organization
was effected, with l. H. Reynolds presl-
dent. A constitution was adopted which
declares the objects Of the league to be
to secure to the colored citizens OF the
State the full and free enjoyment OF their
natural and civil rights, impartial trial
freedom from SANDER and odium through
the press and to arrange for colored i'm
migration to this State.
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MANCHESTER MATTERS,


Yesterdays Report from the Other Side.
Manchester people, In official circles,
talked considerably yesterday about the
decision OF the Supreme Court reversing
Judge Bond. All expressed their gratit-
cation at the courts nearly unanimous
decision, and nearly all belonged 20 the
81 told you SOS"
The Knights Of Labor of Manchester
some time ago started a cooperative store.
II is now winding mp its affairs. Cause,
lack Of patronage.
Ex-senator Peter c. Warwick was in
the city yesterday.
Mr. George Meredith of South Caro-
lima, who is in the city, expects to take
his family back with him when lie re-
turns.
The Alert firemen will be strictly on
the a'ert 10 night The officers will be
elected and there will be refreshments,
liquid and solid
Miss Ollie May Holloway, the little
twelyeyear old daughter Of Mr.. r. j.
Holloway, who was right badly burned
at her uncles residence Sixth and Hull
street, was yesterday improving. There
are no serious results apprehended, DR..
Matthews says. The burns are painful,
but the little sufferer bears up nobly.
Mr.. George Cole who had his bands right
badly burned while exiingushing the
flames, will soon have them III full use
again
Rev. +. NJ Peterson, the pastor OF Cen.
trail Methodist church, is expected in the
city to day.
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M.lhoal.l La,lnen,. soelely.

a large number of the representative
members Of the Methodist Church, to-
seiher with the pastors OF the different
churches. assembled i'm PiZzini's parlOrs
upon q call of The Executive Committee.
After fine supper prepared by Frank
Burke. the meeting was called To order
ty the president. John T. Branch, Esq
Who slaicC that the object was TO employ
a. missionary 20 loo< after the interests OF
Neth0dism in this city and Manchester
.ud the suburbs around them. kev. C.
l. Lyfori offered his services in a briet
pointed speech, giving his results IN other
points and his offer was accepted and
ll. plans referred to the Executive Com
mliiee before adjournment Very pointed
aud interesting remarks were made by
Bishop John G. CRANBERRY, kevs. Jud-
A'ns Evans. and Lambeth. The propo-
,.don To sid ia building church of
worship for Brother George 1t. Wiley IN
Manchester was referred 10 a committee
.ui The society adjourned 10 meet In the
Dew parlors Of Broad-street Methodist
llurcb which are now building